AlthoughWebrootis not yet a household name, it may very well become one very soon.
Webroot software was also very successful in protecting its customers from the recent WannaCry ransom attack.
This is mainly because Webroot is totally cloud-based and can therefore update all user devices very, very quickly.
In our conversation, Paul shared with me his top three security tips for home users.
We also discussed what he sees as the major risk areas driving security technology for the next few years.
I have worn many hats, including being a company owner and as a corporate employee.
The company started in 1997 with a vision to provide anti-spyware solutions, which was still in its infancy.
This propelled Webroot into the security space and we have since broadened the scope of our solutions.
In addition to our own in-house development, we have grown via several key acquisitions.
Ourbehavior-based antivirusknowledge is based on technology we acquired from Prevx, which is the company that I came from.
Our threat intelligence component is based on technology we acquired from BrightCloud.
More recently, we acquired a internet anomaly detection company, called Cyberflow Analytics.
How much common technology is there between the two product families?
The main difference between the home tools and the business tools is the user interface and experience.
The home user will manage the software directly on the computer or gear where it is installed.
We also provide greater detail of reporting for business customers, so they can better assess their user environments.
Our users and the market as whole have recognized these benefits.
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Our MSP business is very healthy as we have a 30% penetration with the top MSPs in world.
Can you yo give me an overview of the Smarter Cybersecurity TM business software suite?
Where are they mainly located?
We currently focus on English speaking countries.
Today, Webroot has around 8,000 MSP customers worldwide securing over 160,000 businesses worldwide.
We were ahead of the curve for the WannaCry attack and received some good media coverage as a result.
We were able to prevent any damage to our protected devices, prior to the publication of the attack.
Internet attackers are getting increasingly sophisticated and ransomware threats are really just part of a bigger issue.
What are your top three security tips for home users?
How do you see computer security technology and the security protection market evolving in the coming years?
Vendors that cannot adapt will suffer they will either be consolidated or simply disappear.
The more agile companies will thrive, especially in the IoT space.
What are your future plans for Webroot?
How many employees do you have today?
Where are they located?
We currently have over 575 employees, with the majority in our Broomfield, Colorado headquarters.
We have additional offices in California, the UK, Austria, Japan, and Australia.
Our R&D is distributed throughout all of our locations except for Japan and Australia.
How many hours a day do you normally work?
What do you like to do when you are not working?
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